Northbank 490C Cuddy Cabin

Although the junior partner of the Northbank range the 490 Cuddy has a big brother manner.  While being an entry level offering from Northbank,  the Northbank 4.9 metre Cuddy cabin packs all the flair, style and quality of its larger stable mates. First rate glass work, raked tinted screen, thoughtful placement of instruments, pockets and other fittings combine to set the 490C apart from its contemporaries. 

With excellent stability at rest or underway the 490C has few equals in a boat under 5 metres. 

In common with the other boats in the Northbank range the 490C doesn't compromise on delivering exhilarating fuss free performance and is a proven all rounder on either inland or off shore waters..

The Northbank 490 cuddy cabin offers stand out styling and a great family boating experience with its low profile cabin providing comfortable protection from the elements and walk through access to the bow through to the centrally opening dash and cabin.

Although the junior partner of the Northbank range the 490 Cuddy has a big brother manner.  While being an entry level offering from Northbank,  the Northbank 4.9 metre Cuddy cabin packs all the flair, style and quality of its larger stable mates. First rate glass work, raked tinted screen, thoughtful placement of instruments, pockets and other fittings combine to set the 490C apart from its contemporaries. 

With excellent stability at rest or underway the 490C has few equals in a boat under 5 metres. 

In common with the other boats in the Northbank range the 490C doesn't compromise on delivering exhilarating fuss free performance and is a proven all rounder on either inland or off shore waters..

The Northbank 490 cuddy cabin offers stand out styling and a great family boating experience with its low profile cabin providing comfortable protection from the elements and walk through access to the bow through to the centrally opening dash and cabin.

The Northbank 490C packs all of the flair and style of it's larger stable mates. First rate glass work, raked tinted screen, and thoughtful placement of instruments, handrails and other fittings combine to set the 490C apart from other boats in its class.

Unlike other lightweight offerings in its class the 490C exhibits excellent stability at rest or underway and offers a great boating experience in a boat under 5 metres.

Delivering exhilarating fuss free performance the 490C is a proven all rounder on either inland or offshore waters.

Walk through access to the bow is huge thanks to the centrally opening windscreen and cabin.

This feature makes it easy to get the family or your gear on and off the boat and anchoring a breeze and so much safer.

The 490C has a superbly planned above average large deck, plenty of headroom and space for the crew to ski, fish or just spend the day cruising on the water.
Northbank's 490C Cuddy cabin comes with all of the necessary instruments in a well designed dashboard and there is plenty of room to mount further flush mount instruments.

A sports steering wheel and windscreen grab rails complete the well designed and comfortable cockpit.

All Northbank models feature a large easy to access and clean underfloor wet storage bin with drain plug covered by a solid lid and the centre carpet.
Mark Robinson from Australian Power Boat Magazine said after testing one of our boats: "This was one of the best hulls I have tested if not the best. The Northbank abounds with attention to detail from stem to stern and the glasswork is as good as it gets with the gel coat mirror like in its smoothness".

Northbank's quality and workmanship ensures that your investment not only provides value for money but will also stand the test of time.

A well designed bimini with clears is provided as an option on all of our boats. Built to last with strong durable stainless steel supports and extra heavy duty fittings, the bimini becomes an integral part of the boat enhancing its sleek stylish looks.
Designed to integrate with the bimini a stainless steel rocket launcher is also provided as options on all of our boats . Built to last with strong durable stainless steel supports and extra heavy duty fittings, the rocket launcher becomes an integral part of the boat enhancing its sleek stylish looks.

The rocket launcher can also be used to mount lights or other external fittings.

Every Northbank boat has handrails built into the side of the boat to provide comfort, stability and safety for your crew and passengers.

And it doesn't stop there. With thoughtful placement of grab rails on windscreens, along side seats and on dashboards everyone on board stays comfortable and safe if the weather turns nasty.

A strong solid boarding/swimming platform and a stainless steel boarding ladder designed to compliment your Northbank boat  are provided as options on all Northbank models.

When fitted the platform becomes an integral part of your boat enhancing its sleek stylish lines.

And like everything from Northbank they're built from quality materials with a great finish.

The 490C is equipped with rear quarter seats as an option. A full width rear seat padded in heavy duty easy care vinyl can be fitted as an option.

The seat[s] flip down in either configuration when not required to provide access to the boarding platform and ladder or the motor,  and when down adds even more space to an already superb fishing platform.

Two bait tank/eskys, one each side of the boat, are built into the transom of the 490C.
Want to go skiing? Northbank provides this stylish stainless steel ski pole as an option on the 490C, the perfect boat that delivers exhilarating fuss free performance and has room for all the gear and the family for your days on the water.
A strong stainless steel bow rail designed to compliment the sleek stylish lines of your Northbank boat is provided as an option.

Like everything that Northbank does it's built from quality materials with a great finish and is mounted securely to the hull providing safety for all on board.

Standard Features
Hull Seating Fittings
Walk through bow access
Anchor well - Bow sprit
Side pockets
Under floor storage
Bunk cushions
Seat pedestals
Upholstered swivel seats
Bow eye - Bow roller
Bollard
Stern eyes [2]
Cleats [2]
Stainless steel rod holders [4]
3 piece opening screen
Accessories Rails Steering
Navigation lights
Switch panel and harness
60 litre inbuilt fuel tank
Windscreen grab rail
Hand rails on side decks
Sports steering wheel
Mechanical steering
Optional Features
Interior Exterior Other
Clip in carpet
Seat Boxes
Quarter rear seats
Bait board
Bow rail
Swim platform
S/Steel Swim platform ladder 
Bimini Canopy
Folding Rocket launcher [S/Steel]

Specifications:
Length 4.9M 16' 1"  
Length overall 5.25M 16'11"
Beam 2.25M 7'4"  
Height on trailer 2.05 M 6' 9"
Length on trailer 6.4M 21'0"  
Transom length 507mm 20"
Max power - 2 stroke 90HP  
Max power - 4 stroke 75HP
Hull weight [approx] 580Kg  
Fuel capacity 60 Litres
Deadrise 19 Degrees  
Max load 5 people - calm waters